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Studies report that more than half of Americans do not have essential estate documents prepared in the event they become too incapacitated to make decisions or pass away. For most people, thinking about the worst case scenario or death might seem depressing and something to avoid. However, it is up to us to provide a plan of what should happen. Because, if you don’t make a plan, the state will make a plan for you. The following are the four documents that everyone needs as a part of their estate plan.   Last Will and Testament  A will is probably the most well-known estate […]

At the outset of hiring a new employee, a common practice is to have the new employee sign a non-compete agreement. Generally, these types of agreements will prohibit an employee from working for another company in direct competition against their employer. This is to protect confidential information, trade secrets and goodwill from being used at competing businesses. While these types of agreements are commonplace at the outset of many types of employment, the enforceability of said agreements can sometimes be called into question. It is important for employers to know how Indiana courts have handled non-compete agreement enforceability in the […]

Another year has passed…..now what do you do with your old account receivables?  Beers Mallers Backs & Salin, LLP expanded its areas of practice to include collections recognizing a need for our business clients to have all their legal needs provided for in one place.   Beers Mallers Backs & Salin, LLP has a dedicated collection staff ready to help clients capitalize on old AR.  In working with business clients, I address several issues on a daily basis.  I have included some of the popular questions that are posed to our collection staff. How do I place a lien on […]